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Pearlington

Mississippi · 1,332 residents · 9.128 sq mi
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Pearlington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,381. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 352 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,300. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,332
−21%since 2000
from 1,684 in 2000
1990 – 2024
146 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 184 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
44.3
+12%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
7159791K2K2K1990201020202024Pearlington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,381
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,224 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$17,141
+22%since 2000
from $14,040 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
5.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.346
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade20.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$91,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
27.1%
−57.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
10.0% rent
35.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
25.8%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.4
+33%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(1,286)
Black20.4%(344)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(23)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.1%(743)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(958)
Black23.1%(308)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(18)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.7%(648)
49
+10%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
−14%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
78.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
12.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
9.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
14.0%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

48.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
51.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
8.5%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pearlington, Mississippi?

Pearlington, Mississippi has about 1,332 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pearlington, Mississippi?

The typical household in Pearlington, Mississippi earns about $38,381 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pearlington, Mississippi expensive?

In Pearlington, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $91,300.

How educated are people in Pearlington, Mississippi?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pearlington, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pearlington, Mississippi?

About 5.6% of people in Pearlington, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pearlington, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Pearlington, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 171 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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